Trahira


Fish Information

Species

Trahira

Scientific Name

Hoplias macrophthalmus

IUCN Status

Least Concern

Fish Group

Predatory Characins

Lifestyle

Benthopelagic

Waters

Freshwater

Locations

Amazon River

Region

South America

A predatory characin found in the Amazon and Orinoco River basins as well as some coastal rivers in northern South America. Reaches up to 29 pounds, 39.5 inches.

Found at Amazon River.